On December 15th, the UAE introduced a new law, providing Golden Visa holders with the opportunity to sponsor an unlimited number of domestic staff. This information was revealed on the official UAE government portal. That being said, in line with the Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022, there is a set of guidelines that must be followed regarding the roles of domestic workers, employers and recruitment agencies in the UAE. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) also emphasized the importance of employers ensuring proper conditions for domestic staff.

The new law states the following:

In its tweet, the MoHRE also clarified a number of obligations for domestic staff, employers and recruitment agencies. Some of employers’ obligations include provision of appropriate clothing, food and accommodation, as well as proper treatment of the worker. At the same time, domestic workers are obliged to perform their duties as per the guidance and supervision of the employer, respect the privacy of the workplace and consider the culture and customs of the UAE.

The Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 follows groundbreaking Golden Visa amendments, which came into effect in October. As a result, you can now obtain a 10-year residency if you invest at least AED 2,000,000 (about USD 545,000) in ready real estate. Previously, the minimum qualifying amount for a Golden Visa stood at AED 5,000,000 (USD 1,361,433).